Synagogue, Safed is one of the popular attractions of the city. The city of Safed get visitors all round the year from all across the globe. All the different Safed Tourist Attractions are worth paying a visit. The different locations of the popular sites of the place can be accessed comfortably from any corner of the city due to the presence of very good communication facilities. The Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue, Safed was constructed in the year 16th century. The place is named after Rabbi Isaac Luria. He was popularly known as Ari which means 'Lion' in Hebrew. There is an inscription in Hebrew at the entrance of the synagogue. The synagogue is very popular because of its Holy Ark, which is a very colorful and beautiful structure.
The Synagogue in Safed was constructed by the Sephardic immigrants who came from Greece. They came to Safed around the 16th century. On the eve of Shabbat, Rabbi Isaac Luria prayed in this synagogue, when he arrived in Safed. During the 18th century this synagogue served the Ashkenazi community. This synagogue was severely destroyed in the year 1837 by an earthquake. The structure was again rebuilt after 20 years. In the year 1948, during the Arab-Israeli War, a bomb dropped in the exterior courtyard of the synagogue. There were many people inside who had taken refuge in the synagogue at that time. Fortunately, not a single person was hurt and this event was considered to be a miracle that occurred in Safed.
The name of Ashkenazi is associated with Synagogue in Safed. But at present this site has become a place of worship for the Sephardic Jews and Hasidic. The Holy Ark of the synagogue is the most impressive structure. The Holy Ark was carved out of olive wood. This beautiful carving was done by a craftsman who was from Galicia. This structure has got strong resemblance to the arks present in the different synagogues in Eastern Europe. The ark also has an anthropomorphic image of the lion. This place is a must visit site for all the tourists.
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